Renee Zellweger Signs on for Third Bridget Jones Movie

It's official: Bridget Jones is penning the longest diary in recorded history.

According to Variety, Renee Zellweger has signed on to reprise her role as a British publishing executive in another installment of the Bridget Jones franchise. The project won't go into production until the end of 2010.

The film - the third in the series - is expected focus on Bridget's attempt to have a baby.

The first two movies were based on books written by Helen Fielding, as the previous feature ended with Bridget happily in love with Colin Firth's Daniel Cleaver.

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Renée Zellweger is an Oscar Award winner and multiple-time nominee. She got her big break in Jerry Maguire and has starred in a number of films since. Bridget Jones, Leatherheads and Cinderella Man are among them.